Conversations in Global Affairs

Our new Conversations in Global Affairs series begins in Tokyo, Japan with Professor of Politics and International Relations Dr. Katsuhiko Mori. Access Conversation.

Global Engagement: Dr. Cantwell in Hong Kong

Dr. John Cantwell delivers keynote lecture at the Asian Academy of Management and the Taiwan Academy of Management joint Biennial Conference “Innovation for and from Asian Emerging Markets”. Read More.

Established over a decade ago, the Division of Global Affairs is an educational institution of the Graduate School of Rutgers University-Newark. The Division of Global Affairs offers both a Master of Science and a Doctor of Philosophy in Global Affairs. These graduate programs provide interdisciplinary training that prepares students to address the practical global challenges of the 21st century.

The Division of Global Affairs partners with organizations and groups that focus on global issues, connecting our graduate students with opportunities to extend their professional and learning experiences through internships at international organizations, study abroad programs, and networking with global actors to produce joint-publications, conferences, and workshops.

The two-year Division of Global Affairs Master of Science program offers rigorous preparation for international and domestic policy careers. Through intellectual and practical training in fields such as security, ethics, development and environmental studies, students cultivate an interdisciplinary toolkit to advance their careers in the global job market. The M.S. program offers five concentrations: Conflict and Human Rights, Global Governance, Global Business and Economics, Global Policy, Human and Environmental Security. These concentrations allow students to develop a diverse portfolio of knowledge and experience. For instance, the Global Policy Concentration bridges practical and theoretical skills for career development. The distinguished facultyoffers a curriculum that integrates a multidisciplinary approach to pertinent global issues with skills training. The proximity to New York City and Washington, D.C. provides access to a wide variety of professional opportunities.

Lectures

The Division of Global Affairs Speaker Series features lecturers from diverse fields of study. Global Affairs Faculty Seminars are held by DGA faculty and are geared toward finding the global affairs niche within academia and developing the discipline, as well as ways to approach the institutionalization of the discipline of Global Affairs. The Global Affairs Policy Series is focused on the implementation of policy in the discipline of Global Affairs, this series are led by Senior members of NGOs, IGOs, GOs and will center on current issues. Lectures and Interviews can be accessed here.

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